Thoughts 26 Jun 2008 11:33 pm
Four and thirty year-old boys
Day 15 - June 25
The weather was really nice in Oklahoma today. Hot, but nice. The evening was actually mild as we prepared to host a few families at our house for LifeGroup. With the summer season so busy it is often difficult to get everyone together for a time of fellowship. We thought it might be fun to have everyone over, get out the kiddie pool, sit on the porch and just play. None of that heavy worship or prayer stuff for us tonight. Just kidding… but sometimes the fellowship should be the focus.
Our friends, Tara and Gary, and their two boys Cohen and Gavin, came to the house to play. It was a fun evening with my boy Ryan, 30, and Cohen, 4, playing baseball and splashing each other in the kiddie pool. Cohen clearly had a good time with Ryan - he needs a 30 year-old big brother apparently - and Ryan had fun teaching Cohen how to hit, pitch and say “Boom, Baby!” every time he hit the ball over the fence into the neighbor’s yard. It was an entertaining evening with those two. It’s so good to slow down and enjoy each other’s company. I love summer.
Our friends Kevin and Holly, with the brand-new baby, were planning to come over and play with us but Holly was under the weather. Unfortunately that meant that they missed out on a delicious spaghetti dinner. Ryan is such a great husband that he is delivering it tomorrow. What a guy.
What plans do you have for the summer? Are you slowing down occasionally and just enjoying time with family?
